a hot potato

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Definition of a hot potato in English English dictionary

hot potato
A child's game in which players pass a ball or other item between them, with the object of avoiding being left holding the item when time expires
hot potato
An awkward or delicate problem with which nobody wants to be associated

The politician hastened to distance himself from that political hot potato.

hot potato
If you describe a problem or issue as a hot potato, you mean that it is very difficult and nobody wants to deal with it. a subject or problem that no one wants to deal with, because it is difficult and any decision might make people angry
hot potato
(deyim) A problem, situation, etc. that is difficult to deal with and causes a lot of disagreement
hot potato
(deyim) A question that causes strong argument and is difficult to settle
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hot potato
a difficult situation; "he dropped the topic like a hot potato
hot potato
baked potato (Slang); topic which is avoided due to its controversial qualities
hot potato
a difficult situation; "he dropped the topic like a hot potato"
a hot potato

    Hyphenation

    a hot po·ta·to

    Turkish pronunciation

    ı hät pıteytō

    Pronunciation

    /ə ˈhät pəˈtāˌtō/ /ə ˈhɑːt pəˈteɪˌtoʊ/
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